Author: Tom
Presidio County, Texas
The courthouse in Presidio County, Texas is a picturesque and historic place to visit. It’s small dome affords visitors views of the surrounding countryside and…
Remoteness is Goodness
This town in southwest Texas is one of the most remote in the U.S. Some might think that would make it hard to attract people…
Hi Jolly
In Quartzite, Arizona you can find the grave of Hi Jolly. It’s the Americanized name of a man responsible for transporting many of the supplies…
The Army’s Camel Caravan
How do you move people and supplies across a desert? Well, the answer may depend on what desert you are attempting to cross. The U.S….
Steamboats in the Desert
When you picture steamboats, we may have images of stately paddle wheeled ships moving up and down the Mississippi River. So, it may seem odd…
In Search of Good Fences
Every rancher knows they need good fences to keep the herd from running wild on the neighbor’s property. In the 1850s there were not any…
School Lunches Take the Ferry
School lunches can be an important part of some kids’ days. In this district, those meals are so important, they ship them several miles by…
Taking the Ice Road
Some places are hard to reach. You might need a car, boat or plane to get there. Depending on the season here, all three might…
Madeline Island
At the northern tip of the state of Wisconsin you’ll find the Apostle Islands. The scenic spot includes several islands surrounded by Lake Superior –…
The Birch Bark Canoe
Today you can find many canoes made from aluminum or fiberglass, but you don’t see many constructed of Birch bark. That fact makes Carl Coster’s…
